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26 Jul

Toronto Woman of Punjabi Origin Killed in Suspected Targeted Shooting; Brampton Resident Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A young woman of Punjabi origin lost her life in a fatal shooting in Toronto's Etobicoke neighbourhood, with investigators describing the incident as a deliberate attack. Police have arrested a 37-year-old Brampton resident in connection with the case and charged him with first-degree murder. The victim has been identified as Navneet Kaur, 26, a Toronto resident. According to the Toronto Police Service, officers responded to reports of gunfire early Friday morning and found Kaur suffering from critical injuries. Despite immediate medical intervention by emergency responders, she died at the scene. Investigators believe the suspect approached Kaur shortly…

26 Jul

Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Darhali Atti, Families Displaced as Crops and Homes Suffer Massive Damage

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDarhali Atti

Rajouri (Rajeev Sharma): Flash floods triggered by intense overnight rainfall caused widespread destruction in the Darhali Atti region of Jammu and Kashmir, inundating homes, damaging infrastructure and washing away large stretches of agricultural land. Although no fatalities have been reported, residents say the disaster has left dozens of families facing heavy financial losses and displacement. The sudden rise in water levels caught villagers by surprise, forcing many families to flee their homes during the early hours of the morning. Floodwaters entered residential buildings, destroying household belongings and leaving several properties unfit for habitation. Among those affected was local resident Sajid…

26 Jul

China Braces for Powerful Typhoon Noul as Red Alert Issued, Travel Disruptions Mount

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsChina

Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): China has activated its highest typhoon warning as Typhoon Noul continues to strengthen on its approach to the country's southern coastline, prompting emergency measures, transport disruptions and heightened flood preparedness across several provinces. The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) issued a red alert, warning that the storm is likely to make landfall along the coast of Guangdong Province after intensifying over the South China Sea. Meteorologists said the cyclone was located around 100 kilometres southeast of Huidong County late Saturday, carrying winds reaching Force 14 near its centre. Weather officials said Noul is moving in a northwesterly direction…

25 Jul

Dharmendra Pradhan Steps Down as Education Minister, Defends Reforms in Farewell Message

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from the Union Cabinet, ending weeks of speculation following the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and the nationwide debate over examination reforms. In a detailed farewell letter addressed to students, Pradhan said the interests of young people had always guided his decisions and reiterated his commitment to building a transparent and inclusive education system. The former minister, who said he had spent more than four decades working for students, teachers and educational reforms, described quality education as the foundation of a strong nation. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting…

25 Jul

Hunger Strike Over, Fight for Justice Continues as 2,000 International Students Remain on Protest

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingHunger Strike

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The hunger strike launched by international students from Portage College in Calgary has come to an end after Alberta MLA Parmeet Singh met with the protesting students and assured them that he is working to help resolve their concerns. According to the students, the MLA informed them that he has contacted the federal immigration authorities and is making efforts to find a positive resolution to their immigration-related issues. Despite the end of the hunger strike, the crisis remains far from over. The protesting students allege that nearly 2,000 international students have been left facing an uncertain future…

25 Jul

Rahul Gandhi Escalates Pressure on Centre, Calls for Education Minister’s Dismissal Over Student Protest Row

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingRahul Gandhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has sharpened his criticism of the Centre over the ongoing student agitation linked to the alleged NEET paper leak, asserting that the protesters' key demands cannot be diluted or negotiated. He maintained that the movement would not be satisfied with cosmetic measures and urged the government to take decisive action. Addressing reporters, Gandhi said the first and foremost demand of the protesting students is the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He alleged that replacing the minister with another portfolio would not…

25 Jul

Punjab Police Secures Return of Wanted Gangster from Indonesia After Months-Long International Operation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab Police

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major achievement in its campaign against organised crime, Punjab Police has brought back alleged gangster Jobanjit Singh alias Joban Billa from Indonesia following a coordinated international operation spanning several months. Officials said the accused, who had been on the run and was allegedly operating from overseas, was deported from Jakarta and taken into police custody upon his arrival in Punjab. The operation was executed by the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in collaboration with OFTEC Punjab, central law enforcement agencies, and international counterparts. Investigators described the mission as a significant step in tracking down fugitives attempting…

25 Jul

AAP Stages Statewide ‘Thali Bajao’ Agitation in Punjab, Intensifies Attack on BJP Over NEET Controversy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAAP, Punjab, Thali Bajao

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday organised coordinated demonstrations across Punjab, stepping up its campaign against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged NEET paper leak and issues surrounding the country's examination system. The protests, held under the banner “Thali Bajao, Tanashahi Bhagao”, saw party workers gathering in districts across the state to voice support for students. Protesters assembled at public places, carrying placards and beating steel plates as a symbolic gesture against what the party described as the Centre’s failure to protect the interests of young aspirants. Senior party leaders joined the district-level programmes,…

25 Jul

Piyush Goyal Files Police Complaint Over AI-Generated Deepfake Video; Government Orders Swift Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingPiyush Goyal

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has filed a police complaint after an AI-generated deepfake video falsely attributed inflammatory remarks to him regarding the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings, while the Centre has directed immediate action to curb the circulation of the manipulated content across digital platforms. The fabricated video, which gained traction on social media, appeared to show the minister making provocative comments against CJP supporters. The clip quickly drew attention online before government fact-checking agencies confirmed that it had been digitally altered using artificial intelligence. According to…

25 Jul

Delhi Tightens Security as CJP Protest Enters Fourth Day, Metro Curbs Continue

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Security measures have been significantly intensified across the national capital as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest entered its fourth consecutive day, prompting authorities to reinforce barricades, deploy additional police personnel, and continue restrictions around sensitive locations. At the same time, 18 Delhi Metro stations remained closed to passengers as a precautionary measure. Police officials have strengthened security in several parts of central Delhi, particularly around the Jantar Mantar protest site and other high-security zones. Multiple layers of iron barricades have been installed, with several of them fastened together using heavy chains and welding to prevent…